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2012 Transcontinental Rum Line WP (Worthy Park) Navy Strength Jamaica Rum (700ml)

JAMAICA
$135. 00
Bottle
$1620.00 Dozen
ABV: 57.18%

Launched in 2016, 'Transcontinental Rum Line' is a new brand from the French retailer, LMDW (La Maison du Whisky). Aimed at seducing lovers of high-end rum, the colourful packaging is inspired by rum trader's trips between the New World and the Old Continent. Evaporation rates were found to be lower when barrels were matured en route, rather than in the hot Caribbean climate, hence the trips were considered to have an economic advantage.

Similarly, LMDW's bottlings are first aged first in a tropical climate for 4-5 years then for up to 12 months in Europe. The cooler conditions slow the maturation process. This effortless, natural-strength Jamaican beauty is from the highly regarded Worthy Park distillery which re-opened in 2005. Distilled entirely on columns, the aromas are bold, bittersweet and sweeping, ranging through dried banana, spiced fruits (figs, pears?), mango chutney, papaya, cut grass and more… In the mouth, the poise is nothing short of superb. Entry delivers a wallop of estery goodness; mid palate is creamy and thick with bittersweet fruits, raw sugar and oak followed by a cleansing rush of alcohol. The aftertaste turns vibrant, spicy and prolonged evoking pickled ginger, semi-ripe pineapple and light molasses. What's incredible is that this near 60% ABV bomb comes without the slightest burn. If you want to introduce yourself to Jamaican marques, start here. A stand-out bargain in its category. 57.18% Alc./Vol. 

Notes from the bottler...  Nose: full-bodied, pulpy. The very original initial nose is characterized by notes of agave and brioche. Slightly earthy, it allows glimpses of juicy pear, beeswax and candied lemon once allowed to breathe. Warm, it gradually becomes increasingly spicy (pepper, nutmeg), aniseedy and honeyed (acacia). A delicious note of milk chocolate suddenly appears. Palate: lively, elegant. Ripe fruits (Mirabelle plum, plum, yellow peach) bring lots of freshness and creaminess to the attack. The mid-palate is enveloped by precious honeys (heather, lavender) before noble spices (cinnamon, ginger) take over. These are accompanied by notes of latte and spice bread.